English-Speaking Doctors in Prague 2026: Private Clinics, Hospital Foreigners' Departments, GPs
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The quickest way to see an English-speaking doctor in Prague is a private clinic such as Canadian Medical or Unicare, or the foreigners' departments of Motol and Na Homolce hospitals. If you have Czech public health insurance, you can also register with a Czech GP who speaks English; many younger doctors do, and the visit is then covered by your insurer. In an emergency, call 155 or 112.
Around Prague checked these clinics' websites on 21 October 2026. Opening hours and accepted insurance change, so check before you go.
Where to find an English-speaking doctor
| Option | Best for | Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Medical | GP and specialists in English; seven clinics in Prague and Brno, online doctor 24/7 | Private fee, membership plans, many international insurers; ask about Czech insurance |
| Unicare Medical Center | GP and specialists in English in Prague 6, online consultations | Private fee; cooperates with international insurers and assistance companies |
| Motol University Hospital | Hospital care, specialists and emergencies; department for foreign and private patients | Czech public insurance, travel insurance or direct payment |
| Na Homolce Hospital | Hospital specialists; reception for foreign patients | Czech public insurance, travel insurance or direct payment |
| A Czech GP (praktický lékař) | Long-term care, sick notes, referrals | Covered by Czech public health insurance |
How to find an English-speaking GP within public insurance
- Check your insurer's list of contracted doctors near your home (VZP, OZP, ZPMV and others have online searches) and look at clinic websites for English.
- Ask in local expat groups or colleagues; recommendations work best because GPs often stop taking new patients.
- Call or email in advance and ask whether the doctor accepts new patients and speaks English.
- Register by signing the registration form at the first visit. Our guide to registering with a doctor explains the steps.
Emergencies and out-of-hours care
- 155 for an ambulance, 112 for the general emergency line (operators speak English). See our list of emergency numbers.
- For urgent problems outside office hours, go to the emergency service (pohotovost) of a large hospital; Motol also has a children's emergency.
- Bring your passport and insurance card. Without Czech public insurance you may be asked to pay on the spot and claim the cost from your travel or commercial insurer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do Czech doctors speak English?
Many do, especially younger doctors and those in Prague, but it is not guaranteed. Private clinics for foreigners and hospital foreigners' departments always work in English.
Is a private English-speaking clinic covered by Czech public insurance?
Not always. Some services are covered and some are paid privately or through membership plans; ask the clinic which insurers it has contracts with.
What if I only have commercial insurance for foreigners?
Use the network of doctors your insurer lists, or pay and claim the cost back. Check the policy conditions before treatment.
Where can I find a Russian- or Ukrainian-speaking doctor?
See our separate guide to Russian- and Ukrainian-speaking doctors in Prague.
Around Prague, based on Canadian Medical, Unicare, FN Motol, Nemocnice Na Homolce
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